Common Mistakes Clients Make In Personal Injury Cases?

Don’t lie about your injuries Insurance adjusters are savvy investigators. He or she can, and will, find every claim and every medical record in your name. They will use Google and your social media accounts to spy on you. They will hire private investigators. If you are caught in a lie the consequences can kill your claim or lawsuit. Many insurance companies have provisions in their policies that will void claims for providing false information. If your case goes to court, you will lose favor with the jury if it is shown you attempted to mislead.

Don’t submit to an independent medical exam without consulting an attorney Don’t assume an “independent” medical exam is just that. Insurance companies will seek a second medical opinion by sending you to a physician of their choice. They may attempt to use this second opinion to challenge your medical records so they can lower or deny your claim. In some cases, you are obliged to submit yourself to this exam and in some cases you are not. This question will be answered by policy terms and state laws. To protect you, it is best to consult an attorney before submitting to an “independent” medical review.

Don’t sign away your rights Be aware that there are less than honorable tactics that can be used to deceive you into forfeiting all your legal rights to benefits and compensation. Error on the side of caution and do not sign any checks, releases, waivers, or settlement offers without first consulting an attorney.

Don’t make mistakes on forms Make sure all information you put on no-fault forms, insurance forms, disability forms, etc. are accurate. Assume all insurance adjusters, including yours, will go over your forms with a fine-tooth comb looking for mistakes they can use to lower or deny your claim. Even innocent mistakes can be labeled as “fraud” by the insurance company, so be sure to check and double-check all forms.

Don’t be careless on social media Adjusters will look for posts, pictures, and videos for any evidence that your injuries were pre-existing, don’t exist, or aren’t as limiting as you claim. Think and think again when using social media. To be as safe as possible, consider staying off social media altogether until after your claim in settled.

Don’t fail to consult a qualified attorney The biggest mistake one can make is not consulting an attorney with experience in handling personal injury claims. Adjusters do not work for you they work for the insurance company. They have knowledge, experience, and skills and their job is to settle claims for the lowest amount possible. To be fully successful in your claim will require a trustworthy advocate. The attorneys at Titus Law are capable, persistent, and understand applicable laws. Most importantly, they know what tactics insurance companies will try to “cheat” you out of your full compensation. They will be the trustworthy advocate you need to be successful in your claim.